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Scripture Text: “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” – 1 Peter 5:10 (KJV)
You can vouch to it, that life often times brings challenges and situations that test our patience and faith.
In such trying times, it is easy to feel unsettled, wondering when such trials will end and your restoration happen.
However, the scripture text (1 Peter 5:10) reassures us that our maker and God, in His grace and faithfulness, will perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle us after we have endured.
Meanwhile, to be "settled" means to be brought into a state of stability, peace, and fulfillment.
This promise comes from the God of all grace, who knows your struggles and has a perfect plan to bring you through.
Psalm 55:22 says, “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."
You need to understand and believe that God sees your tears, hears your prayers, and is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28).
No matter what you face in life, is it suffering? Know it, that it is not without a purpose. God uses trials to refine and prepare us for His glory.
The Bible in James 1:2-4 reminds us “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”
Even though this process may be difficult, know that the outcome is worth it, because God will surely bring you to a place of stability and peace.
Know that God's settlement is not basically about physical blessings or solutions to immediate problems.
It is primarily about spiritual stability and a deeper relationship with Him.
Isaiah 26:3 promises, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
Beloved! As you wait on God, focus mainly on His presence, promises, and peace.
No matter how long your trial lasts, always remember that God is faithful to His Word.
He will certainly not leave you where you are but will lift you to a place of joy and restoration.
So, declare now: “God will settle me. My season of struggle will give way to a season of peace and fulfillment, for my God is faithful.”
POINTS OF REFLECTION
1. Are you facing challenges that make you feel unsettled? How can you trust God to settle you in His perfect time?
2. What does it mean to you to be spiritually settled in Christ?
3. How can you focus on God’s promises while waiting for His settlement?
PRAYER KEY POINTS
Father, IJN: I thank You for Your promise to settle me. Enable me to trust Your timing and rest in Your grace.
Father, IJN: Strengthen me during the season of trial and prepare me for the blessings You have prepared ahead. Establish me in Your peace and purpose.
Father, IJN: I cast all my burdens on You, believing that You will sustain me. I trust You to visit every area of my life to the glory of your name.
FURTHER READING
Ezekiel 36:11, Isaiah 32:18, Jeremiah 30:17-20, Matthew 11:28-30
COMMIT TO MEMORY
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."-Isaiah 40:31
ASSIGNMENT
God is faithful to perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
No matter what you’re facing, trust in His promises and His perfect timing.
He will bring you to a place of peace and stability, for His glory and your good.
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